ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda Softworks have announced the launch of The Elder Scrolls Online, the first MMO adaptation of the long running fantasy role playing series. Set a thousand years before the events of Skyrim, the game drops players into a turbulent time as three Alliances struggle for dominance while darker forces move to destroy the world.

The Elder Scrolls Online is the latest chapter of the award-winning franchise – and will bring the legendary experience online for the first time. Whether you play with your friends or adventure alone, the game’s innovative combat system allows you to focus on action and tactics, not the UI. Use any weapon or armor at any time and customize your abilities to play the way you want as you uncover the mysteries of Tamriel and seek heroic quests on your own terms. Explore the far reaches of Skyrim, the mysterious lands of Morrowind, the sprawling metropolis of Daggerfall and beyond. The choices you make, from the alliance you join to the battles you fight, will shape your destiny and the world of Tamriel.

The Elder Scrolls Online is set roughly 1,000 years before the events in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and the coming of the Dragonborn, and just before the rise of Tiber Septim, the first Emperor of Tamriel. Three Alliances have emerged across the continent, each struggling for supremacy over the land. As these great powers battle one another for control of the Imperial City – and with it all of Tamriel – darker forces are moving to destroy the world.

The Elder Scrolls. Online.

After 20 years of best-selling, award-winning fantasy role-playing games, the Elder Scrolls series goes online. Experience this epic adventure on your own or together with your friends, guild mates, and thousands of alliance members. Explore dangerous caves and dungeons, embark upon adventurous quests across Tamriel, and engage in massive player versus player battles, where the victors reap the spoils of war.

Play the Way You Like

With an enhanced Elder Scrolls combat system, engage in real-time targeting and strategic attacks and blocks. Use any weapon or wear any armor at any time, no matter what type of character you play and develop your own style with deep character customization and abilities.

A Connected Game World

With ESO’s Megaserver technology you no longer choose a server, but instead play in one connected world. The game automatically places you with friends, guild mates, people you’ve encountered before, and other like-minded players. Simply jump in and begin your adventure.

Your Quest to Save Tamriel

A stolen soul. An undead army rising. A quest to recover that which is uniquely yours. Explore the hidden secrets of Tamriel at your own pace using the game’s compass to guide you to areas of interest. Save the world from the evil machinations of the Daedric Prince Molag Bal and his henchman, the first necromancer, the Prince of Worms, Mannimarco.

The Elder Scrolls Online Imperial Edition

Play as an Imperial

Become an Imperial and play in any Alliance. Gain unique bonuses, crafting styles, gear, and more

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... I caved. And I'm glad I did. It's fun, and it looks pretty as the night sky in August. Not sure if I'll keep it up after my free 30, but I might. It sure is nice to have Dark Elves in a game instead of techno-babbling muppets, if you take my meaning.

Is anyone playing this now that it is B2P. I bought it on the black friday sale and I'm a big Skyrim fan but didn't want to be tied to a subscription so I never bought it at launch. The performance on OS X is impressive. Well Impressive compared to how most Mac ports seem to perform these days. Even on my old 4870 ON OS X I get solid 40fps on OS X. And it looks good. Like really good. Maybe I'm old and my eyes are bad but it looks damn good and runs good. Which, you know, OS X. Hasn't been a game like this run good in a long time.

Is that still in the works? The interface switch is there but the actual controller support isn't. A while back on ESO Live I thought they said that for the Mac controller support was tied to the 64-bit client.

Is that still in the works? The interface switch is there but the actual controller support isn't. A while back on ESO Live I thought they said that for the Mac controller support was tied to the 64-bit client.

I am Going to try and start add hid based controller support on monday.

::the Battle Cat spontaneously pounces on the laser dot the instant it settles as if it were prey::

Oh Geez Bunny, sorry man. It's a compulsion of mine. Got that from my dad's side of the family. Matt, knock that off, it was funny the first few times but now it's getting old. Now give me your laser pointer. Right now young man. Now... one, two, thr... OK thank you. ::bites it in two::